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This quick, easy & tasty tofu and mushroom dish is served over steamed brown rice. While this isn’t a traditional recipe, it has all the full flavor of Korean BBQ while being oil-free, vegan and healthy! I shared this on Instagram and it was too good not to post the recipe here for everyone. 🙂

I didn’t plan this meal in advance, it just came together in a few minutes. Sometimes your ingredients inspire you to get creative. Try this out to impress any surprise guests since you may already have these ingredients on hand in your pantry! The amounts and ratios in this recipe are very forgiving, so adjust to your preferences.

About the Ingredients

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